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Microcline and Magnetite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.635.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Magnetite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Microcline and Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.